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FJ52 MOU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,898 mi
Last recorded160,898 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 MOU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 160,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 160,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 150,544 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 141,089 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 141,089 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 128,450 miles

Coolant below minimum

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance wing (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance wing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from the engine

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wiper split but clearing the screen

Fail 24 Aug 2015 128,402 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Unevenly worn also (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant below minimum

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance wing (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance wing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from the engine

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wiper split but clearing the screen

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 117,966 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlight lenses deteriorating

both rear tyre treads stepped

centre stop light not working

Pass 4 Sep 2013 110,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both headlight lenses deteriorating

both rear tyre treads stepping

centre stop light not working

Fail 4 Sep 2013 110,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both headlight lenses deteriorating

both rear tyre treads stepping

centre stop light not working

Pass 6 Aug 2012 95,060 miles

n/s/r tyre stepping on outer edge

o/s/f door check strap broken

very slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 30 Aug 2011 80,916 miles

off side front door check strap broken

very slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 18 Aug 2010 66,357 miles

wipers smear screen slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chain tensioner seal leeking oil

n/s drive shaft oil seal weeping

rear discs starting to pit

Pass 27 Aug 2009 52,126 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 52,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 41,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres inner edges tread stepped.

Pass 25 Aug 2007 27,510 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 21,755 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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FJ52 MOU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 72,400 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ52 MOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJ52 MOU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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